Mobile Search Officer

Company Overview:

Allied Universal®, North America's leading security and facility services company, offers rewarding careers that provide you a sense of purpose. While working in a dynamic, welcoming, and collaborative workplace, you will be part of a team that contributes to a culture that positively impacts the communities and customers we serve.

** We're Hiring Security Guards!*
* ** Must Have:*
* ** Valid Drivers License*
* ** 6 months of Verifiable Security Experience*
* ** Pay: $16.00 / hour, Daily Pay or Weekly Pay Options Available.*
* ** Part-Time*
* ** Zip Code: 77002*
* Allied Universal® is hiring a Mobile Search Officer. The Mobile Search Officer will operate and screen all incoming delivery vehicles, to our customer's facilities, using the Vehicle Search Truck. The Mobile Search Officer ensures all vehicles and cargo are properly screened for explosives, hazardous materials, narcotics, weapons, or other contraband.

** RESPONSIBILITIES:*
* + Conduct safety checks

+ Direct the vehicle to be inspected to the proper location to perform visual inspection

+ Observe any traffic (pedestrians or vehicles) during the scan process and alert Mobile Search personnel of impending safety concerns

+ Operate the Scan Drive system to navigate between the Search Vehicle and Target Vehicle

+ Initialize system electronics and X-ray machine

+ Evaluate X-ray images to determine if hazards/contraband exist

+ Determine which X-ray images will be archived, printed, or discarded

+ Follow protocols in the event a suspicious package or improvised explosive device (IED) is found; close down operations, cease operations and evacuate facility

+ Resolution of conflict upon encounter of a vehicle driver that is belligerent, offensive, or uncooperative; deny entry to the receiving docks if necessary

+ Deny entry to drivers without proper identification, drugs present in the vehicle, weapons violations, etc.

+ Perform daily and weekly maintenance inspections of all required equipment

+ Operate Boom Control Box for travel and to deploy the detector and attach the safety gates.

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* QUALIFICATIONS:

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* + Must possess one or more of the following:

+ Associate's degree or technical certification in mechanical or electrical field of study

+ Minimum of one (1)-year work experience utilizing X-ray technology in a security screening setting

+ High school diploma or equivalent

+ Licensing requirements are subject to state and/or local laws and regulations and may be required prior to employment

+ Minimum of three (3) years of military, law enforcement, or security experience

+ Effective oral and written communication skills

+ Proficiency with Microsoft Office Applications

+ Active listening skills

+ Assess and evaluate situations effectively

+ Identify critical Issues quickly and accurately

+ Write Informative, clearly, and accurately

+ Planning and organizing skills

+ Problem solving skills

+ Encourage effective teamwork

+ Mediate conflict with tact, diplomacy

+ Attending to detail

+ Leadership skills

+ Ability to cooperate and work with others

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* PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

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* + Bachelor's degree (Arts or Science) in Criminal Justice, IT, Security or General management

+ Technical School graduate with an aptitude for automotive, mechanical, or electrical skills

+ Military experience as a police officer or any other field that emphasized observation and investigation skills

** BENEFITS:*
* + Medical, dental, vision, basic life, AD&D, and disability insurance

+ Enrollment in our company's 401(k) plan, subject to eligibility requirements

+ Eight paid holidays annually, five sick days, and four personal days

+ Vacation time offered at an accrual rate of 3.08 hours biweekly. Unused vacation is only paid out where required by law.

Allied Universal® is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or relationship/association with a protected veteran, or any other basis or characteristic protected by law. For more information:  

If you have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply or require an accommodation, please contact our local Human Resources department. To find an office near you, please visit:
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** Job :*
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* Location:

** United States-Texas-Houston

** Job Category:
** Security Officer